The Smart Africa Alliance is hiring a SAMA Digital Skills Associate Project Manager to support the implementation of digital skills initiatives under its flagship Smart Africa Markets for All (SAMA) programme. This full-time role is based in Kigali and offers a strategic opportunity to contribute to Africa’s digital workforce and future-of-work agenda.

The application deadline is 12 April 2026 (11:00 PM GMT+2).

About Smart Africa

Smart Africa is a multilateral alliance of African governments, international institutions, and private sector partners working to accelerate digital transformation across the continent. Since its establishment in 2014, the alliance has focused on building a single digital market in Africa by 2030, leveraging ICT to drive inclusive economic growth, innovation, and job creation.

About the SAMA Programme

The Smart Africa Markets for All (SAMA) programme is a multi-country initiative (2026–2029) supported by the Mastercard Foundation. It aims to create over 35,000 dignified work opportunities for youth across:

Kenya
Rwanda
Uganda
Ghana
Benin
Zambia

With a strong inclusion focus, 70% of beneficiaries are women, particularly young women in the informal economy.

The programme is structured around three pillars:

Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Digital Skills Development (Intervention 2)
Institutional Capacity Building & Policy Reform

Role Overview

The SAMA Digital Skills Associate Project Manager supports the delivery of digital skills and employability initiatives, ensuring quality, coordination, and impact across multiple countries. The role works closely with implementing partners, governments, and the Smart Africa Digital Academy platform.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Implementation Support

Support planning and execution of digital skills initiatives
Coordinate training programmes across participating countries
Ensure alignment with programme objectives and work plans

Technical Oversight of Digital Skills

Provide technical support for training design and delivery
Align content with emerging skills such as:
- Digital literacy
- Cybersecurity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data and entrepreneurship skills
Ensure inclusion of women, persons with disabilities, and marginalized youth

Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) Coordination

Support management of the SADA platform
Coordinate onboarding of learners and training partners
Monitor performance of e-learning tools and modules
Provide technical support for digital training deployment

Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Assurance

Track programme performance indicators and learning outcomes
Ensure quality standards across training programmes
Support data collection and analysis on participation and completion rates
Contribute to monitoring and evaluation reporting

Stakeholder Coordination

Engage implementing and training partners
Support collaboration with governments and member states
Facilitate participation in initiatives such as SADA4Youth

Reporting and Documentation

Prepare quarterly and annual progress reports
Document lessons learned and best practices
Maintain programme records and training documentation

Candidate Profile

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in:
- Information Technology
- Digital Education
- Project Management
- Related fields

Experience

Minimum 7 years in digital skills programmes or training initiatives
Experience with e-learning platforms or digital academies
Experience in multi-country or donor-funded programmes (advantage)
Strong background in monitoring and evaluation of training outcomes
Experience working with governments and development partners

Technical Competencies

Digital skills programme management
E-learning platform coordination
Training programme implementation
Monitoring and evaluation of learning outcomes
Knowledge of emerging digital and workforce trends
Ability to link training with employability and entrepreneurship opportunities

Attributes

Strong organisational and project management skills
Effective communication and reporting abilities
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Ability to work in multi-stakeholder and multicultural environments

Language Requirements

Fluency in English and French (required)

Contract Details

Contract Type: Full-time employment
Duration: Initial 1 year (renewable up to 3 years)
Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following to hr@smartafrica.org with the subject line:
“SAMA Digital Skills APM”

Required documents:

Detailed CV (English or French)
Cover letter outlining suitability
Academic and professional certificates

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates and applicants from across Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.

Career Impact

This role provides a unique opportunity to shape Africa’s digital talent pipeline by supporting large-scale training initiatives that prepare young people for the future of work. The successful candidate will contribute to inclusive economic growth and digital transformation across the continent.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization seeking for a manager. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.

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